# The Year of the Dragon: Tales from the Chinese Zodiac - Hardcover

by **Oliver Chin** (Author), **Jennifer Wood** (Artist)

**_The Year of the Dragon_ is the most lucky and popular... for good reason! Dominic is an adventurous dragon whose journey celebrates the new year.**

2024 is the Year of the Dragon! This revised edition is bilingual in simplified Chinese. Dominic's proud parents rule the sea and sky, advise the Emperor, and have high expectations for their son. Meanwhile Dom befriends the boy Bo and the other zodiac animals, who wish to paddle a boat in the village's annual river race. But when other people and Dom's parents disapprove, what will Dom do? Discover Dom's ingenious solution in this enthusiastic tale!

When others tell him what to do, can Dominic eventually spread his own wings? Illustrating expressive characters and vibrant action, artist Jennifer Wood creates an inviting new world for readers to explore. _Tales from the Chinese Zodiac_ is a popular annual children's book series showcasing the twelve charming animals that embody the Chinese New Year.

Dominic's exciting journey to discover his true nature will delight children and adults alike. Kids love identifying with how each animal embarks on a unique quest to discover his or her own character: Bright and dynamic illustrations will appeal to parents, those interested in Asian culture, and, of course, dragon lovers.

Teachers appreciate how _Tales from the Chinese Zodiac_ is the only English series on each of the animals of the Chinese lunar calendar. Librarians like how it one of the longest-running children's book series featuring Asian American themes. Now readers everywhere can enjoy these entertaining and original tales.

"_The Year of the Dragon_ is a welcome addition to this imaginative menagerie of endearing characters, whose stories embody the chief characteristics of each animal of the Chinese Zodiac in turn."  
\- Mirrors, Windows, Doors

### Back Jacket

"This bright and playful story makes the ancient tradition of the Chinese zodiac accessible to children everywhere... Kids will also have fun spotting all of the animals from the Chinese zodiac hiding in the pages of the book."-- Paper Tigers

The amusing tales of your favorite animals continue in The Year of the Dragon! Dominic's proud parents have high expectations for their son. But when Dom's friends want to paddle a boat in the village's annual river race, their elders disapprove. Now whose side will this dragon choose?

Dom's adventure to discover his unique qualities will delight kids of all ages. Seventh in the annual Tales from the Chinese Zodiac series, The Year of the Dragon shows all the charming characters of the Chinese lunar calendar and how a fiery spirit can light the way.

### Author Biography

Oliver Chin has written the _Tales from the Chinese Zodiac_ series, _Welcome to Monster Isle_, _Julie Black Belt_, _Timmy and Tammy's Train of Thought_, _The Adventures of WonderBaby_, and other books. Called "an expert in Pacific Rim pop culture" by the _San Jose Mercury News_, he and his family lives in San Francisco, CA.

**Jennifer Wood** illustrated children's books The Year of the Dragon, Snake, and Horse. She is a character and prop designer for many animated TV series for studios such as Warner Bros. (Animaniacs), Nickelodeon (Pig Goat Banana Cricket), Netflix (Oddballs) and Cartoon Network (The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack). Her illustrations have earned recognition from the Society of Illustrators, Los Angeles and the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. She lives in Los Angeles, CA. Visit www.artofjwood.com..  

**Number of Pages:** 36

**Dimensions:** 0.5 x 10.1 x 9.3 IN

**Publication Date:** October 31, 2023

## Details

- **Price:** 15.95 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
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